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Pezeshkian: The country's problem is individuals who have become experts and directors based on others' recommendations

Jan 23, 2026 January 23, 2026 2 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, criticized the appointment of unqualified individuals to key positions in government, stating that the country's worsening situation over 45 years is due to a lack of expertise. He emphasized the need for capable individuals to manage affairs effectively. This commentary highlights ongoing concerns about governance and management in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Pezeshkian's remarks reflect a growing concern over governance in Iran and the need for qualified leadership to address the country's persistent problems.

👥 Key Players

Masoud Pezeshkian MENTIONED
President of Iran
"As the head of the Iranian government, his views on management and governance reflect the broader challenges facing the country."
Ali Khamenei MENTIONED
Supreme Leader of Iran
"He holds ultimate authority in Iran and influences the selection of government officials, including ministers."
Saeed Jalili MENTIONED
Political opponent
"His criticisms of Pezeshkian highlight the political tensions and differing views on governance within Iran."

📰 What Happened

Masoud Pezeshkian criticized the Iranian government's reliance on unqualified individuals in key positions, attributing the country's ongoing issues to a lack of expertise. He called for capable leadership to effectively manage the nation's affairs.

  • Pezeshkian emphasized that the country's situation has worsened over the past 45 years due to ineffective management.
  • He claims that the selection of government officials has often been based on recommendations rather than expertise.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This criticism underscores deep-seated issues in governance and management that may hinder effective policy implementation and economic recovery.
🌍 Regional: Ineffective governance in Iran could exacerbate regional instability and affect relations with neighboring countries.
🌐 International: International observers may view these comments as indicative of internal dissent and challenges within the Iranian regime, impacting diplomatic relations.

📚 Background

Iran has faced significant economic and political challenges since the 1979 revolution, with governance issues frequently cited as a contributing factor. The debate over qualifications and expertise among leaders is a recurring theme in Iranian politics.

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📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
As a statement from the President, this reflects official government views but may downplay systemic issues or dissenting opinions.

The President of Iran states that currently, those who should provide opinions to solve the country's problems lack knowledge and expertise, having taken positions without being experts, and have become 'experts and directors based on someone else's recommendation.' Masoud Pezeshkian, on Thursday, December 8, during a meeting with members of the Medical Society at the Academy of Medical Sciences, also referred to the country's problems and said: 'It cannot be that 45 years have passed since the revolution and the country's situation worsens day by day... If we had taken the right path, we would not be at this point now.' He further emphasized that he is not pursuing political or factional thoughts in managing the country and added: 'If we can entrust affairs to those who can execute them correctly, we will not have problems.' The issue of ineffective managers in the Islamic Republic and their role in economic problems and resource waste has been discussed in electoral debates, and Masoud Pezeshkian has described the country's problems as 'management without expertise and inexperienced individuals.' However, his reference to the declining trend over the past 45 years regarding managers and their 'lack of expertise' is a new topic. His criticism of the qualifications of those who operate as 'experts' in the Iranian government comes at a time when he repeatedly emphasized the need to refer to the opinions of 'experts' during the electoral campaign. On the other hand, during the second round of debates, Saeed Jalili accused Masoud Pezeshkian of 'lack of planning.' The President of Iran has also repeatedly stated during electoral debates and since taking office as the head of the fourteenth government that he does not intend to fundamentally change the course of policies or implement new programs and policies. He has always said that the policies are the same 'general policies' of the system and the leader of the Islamic Republic, and what the government has done in the past based on expertise has become law. He emphasized that he selected his ministers with 'coordination' from Ali Khamenei.

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